UW Health's comprehensive epilepsy program offers care for patients with epilepsy or those suspected of having seizures. Epilepsy is a complex disorder that affects people's social, educational and employment lives. Our goal is provide the highest care through a collaborative effort of neurologists, neuropsychologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists and psychiatrists, as well as a nurses and nurse practitioners.

Epilepsy and Women

Epilepsy Surgery

We offer surgery for patients with seizures that cannot be controlled with antiepileptic drugs - called intractable - and have a major impact on their quality-of-life are potential candidates for surgical treatments.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation

During Vagus Nerve Stimulation, surgeons implant a device that is similar to a pacemaker that sends a mild, electrical signal to the vagus nerve, which is critical for communication between the brain and major organs.